Rits Camera calling American Express.

With all the hype about the 5d 2, I started to think I might not see the camera for another month or so. I preorded from Ritz camera only 2 weeks ago and today got a call from Amex to verify an inquiry from Ritz. Right after that I get a call from Ritz to confirm the order. When I asked when I could expect shipment the answer was "We are from the billings department and can't say when but you will get an e mail advising you. It should be soon" How long is soon? "you will get an email". I'm hoping that the fact they are ready to bill me means that they are close to recieving and shipping it and that there may not be so many people ahead of me as Ritz Camera expects enough units to satisfy demand.